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Thursday, January 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Puzzle Pieces' annual Lip Sync Battle event is set to be larger than previous years. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Owensboro, KY, Thomas Swift was arrested for making alarming threats at two pharmacies, facing charges of Terroristic Threatening and Menacing. Owensboro Radio
- ➤ Two fugitives were apprehended in Daviess County with drugs and paraphernalia, following a tip-off about their location. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ Two men were arrested in Owensboro for multiple felony warrants, including drug trafficking and attempted murder, after being found with drugs and paraphernalia. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rebecca Stoen has been appointed as the director of education at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Owensboro Community & Technical College offers same-day registration this Saturday, with classes starting Monday and registration open until January 15. The Owensboro Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County Public Works is actively clearing snow and ice after Winter Storm Blair, with ongoing efforts to improve road conditions and restore power. Daviess County
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Daviess County Sheriff's Office has extended the 2024 property tax collection period until Monday due to a recent weather-related closure, with a reminder that payments cannot be made over the phone. The Owensboro Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Western Kentucky Outdoor Expo, debuting this spring at the Owensboro Convention Center, aims to be a major event for outdoor enthusiasts with a wide range of vendors and activities. WOMI Owensboro
PERSONAL FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Auto insurance costs are expected to hit record highs ($2,101/year on average) in 2025—shop around now with Money’s Best Car Insurance list to find discounts in Owensboro and keep your premiums down. Money
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John Hartford Days Celebration at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The event celebrates the life and music of John Hartford with performances, discussions, and workshops featuring a lineup of renowned artists.
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John Hartford Days Celebration at Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
The event features a weekend of festivities honoring John Hartford with performances, discussion panels, workshops, and film screenings by notable artists.
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Carden Super Spectacular Circus in Owensboro
The Carden Super Spectacular Circus offers a vibrant lineup of circus performances set to take place at the Owensboro Sportscenter.
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